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CFL fines Ottawa Redblacks $18,002 for violating 2025 salary cap
TORONTO — The CFL fined the Ottawa Redblacks $18,002 on Friday for violating the league’s…
Defensive lineman Romick retires after 11 seasons with Ottawa Redblacks
OTTAWA — Nigel Romick, a defensive lineman and original Ottawa Redblack, announced his retirement from…
Los Angeles Chargers take Canadian Mesidor in first round of NFL draft
Akheem Mesidor is ready to make Southern California his new football home. The Los Angeles…
Roughriders long snapper Jorgen Hus ends CFL career following Grey Cup victory
REGINA — Long snapper Jorgen Hus, the longest-serving member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has retired…
Ottawa Redblacks acquire rights to DL Vilain in deal with Toronto Argonauts
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks acquired the rights to Canadian defensive lineman Luiji Vilain from…
Akheem Mesidor tops CFL scouting bureau rankings ahead of draft
TORONTO — University of Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor is No. 1 in the CFL…
Bighill ends a CFL career that includes three Grey Cups, three top defender awards
WINNIPEG — Linebacker Adam Bighill, a three-time Grey Cup champion and three-time CFL outstanding defensive…
Canadian QB Elgersma says ‘it was time to come home’ after signing with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG — Taylor Elgersma doesn’t view coming to the CFL and signing with the Winnipeg…
Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma signs deal with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG — Taylor Elgersma is a Winnipeg Blue Bomber. The CFL club announced Thursday night…
CFL suspends Riders receiver Ajou over alleged harassment of multiple women
TORONTO — The CFL suspended Canadian receiver Ajou Ajou for the 2026 pre-season and at…
Ottawa Redblacks release longtime Canadian kicker Lewis Ward
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks released veteran kicker Lewis Ward on Thursday. Ward, 33, played…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers post $12.1-million operating profit for 2025 season
WINNIPEG — The 2025 CFL season was a very profitable one for the Winnipeg Blue…
Lee Hull returns to Blue Bombers as their receivers coach
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers hired Lee Hull as their receivers coach Monday. Hull…
Stampeders receiver Jalen Philpot keeping an open mind about CFL’s 2027 field changes
Jalen Philpot is coming around to the CFL’s plan to move goalposts backwards next season.…
Former CFL quarterback Michael O’Connor chasing Olympic dream in flag football
After going unsigned as a CFL free agent in 2023, quarterback Michael O’Connor figured he…
Quarterback Nathan Rourke chasing sustained CFL success with B.C. Lions
Flag football and the 2028 Summer Olympics aren’t proving to be a distraction for quarterback…
Flag football gives former NFL tight end Antony Auclair the best of two worlds
Flag football is providing Antony Auclair with the best of two worlds. The Notre-Dame-des-Pins, Que.,…
Mark Washington returns to B.C. Lions coaching staff
VANCOUVER — Mark Washington is back with the B.C. Lions. The Lions named Washington as…
Montreal Alouettes bring top tackler Micah Awe back on one-year contract
MONTREAL — American linebacker Micah Awe has signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes…
Alouettes’ Philpot embraces pressure as CFL’s highest-paid Canadian receiver
Tyson Philpot is comfortable as the CFL benchmark at his position. Last December, the Montreal…
Veteran quarterback Chad Kelly ready to return as Toronto Argonauts starter
Chad Kelly feels like he’s ready to resume being the Toronto Argonauts’ starting quarterback. Kelly…
Philpot twins, Rourke among CFL players chasing Olympic flag football dream
HAMILTON — The L.A. Summer Games offer twins Tyson and Jalen Philpot a chance to…
Calgary Stampeders sign running back/returner Tyreik McAllister
Tyreik McAllister is back in the CFL. The American running back/returner signed with the Calgary…
Edmonton Elks bring back veteran coach Rick Campbell in analyst role
EDMONTON — Rick Campbell is back with the Edmonton Elks. The CFL team hired Campbell…